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To Have and to Hold
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026043646
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
To Have and to Hold is a sweeping historical romance and adventure novel set against the rugged backdrop of early colonial Virginia. The story follows Captain Ralph Percy, a battle-hardened soldier of fortune living in the fledgling Jamestown settlement. Seeking a companion, Percy pays for the passage of a young woman from a ship of maids sent from England, only to discover that his new bride, Jocelyn Leigh, is actually a high-born noblewoman in disguise. Fleeing the unwanted advances of a powerful courtier favored by King James I, Jocelyn has sought refuge in the New World, bringing with her a storm of political intrigue and danger.
As the villainous Lord Carnal arrives in the colony to reclaim his prize, Percy must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties, pirate encounters, and the constant threat of conflict with local Native American tribes. This classic work of American historical fiction masterfully blends high-stakes action with a blossoming romance, offering a vivid portrayal of the hardships and triumphs of life in the 17th-century wilderness. To Have and to Hold remains a cornerstone of the colonial adventure genre, celebrated for its evocative atmosphere and compelling narrative of courage and devotion.
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